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Dominant optic atrophy. The clinical profile.

L B Kline, J S Glaser

    Archives of Ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
    |September 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    Dominantly inherited optic atrophy (DOA) presents with variable vision loss, often starting in childhood. Key signs include central visual field defects and temporal optic disc pallor, aiding in DOA diagnosis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Medical Genetics

    Background:

    • Dominantly inherited optic atrophy (DOA) is a rare genetic disorder affecting vision.
    • Understanding the clinical spectrum and diagnostic markers of DOA is crucial for patient management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To characterize the clinical features and diagnostic findings in families with dominantly inherited optic atrophy.
    • To identify pathognomonic signs for improved DOA diagnosis.

    Main Methods:

    • Examined 24 individuals across four family pedigrees with suspected dominantly inherited optic atrophy.
    • Assessed visual acuity, visual fields, color vision, visual-evoked potentials, and optic disc morphology.

    Main Results:

    • Insidious onset of vision loss, typically in childhood, with variable severity and asymmetry.
    • Central and centrocecal visual field defects, tritan color vision defects, and abnormal visual-evoked potentials.
    • Temporal optic disc pallor and focal temporal excavation were consistent findings, suggesting pathognomonic signs.

    Conclusions:

    • Dominantly inherited optic atrophy exhibits diverse clinical presentations but shares characteristic visual field and optic disc abnormalities.
    • Temporal optic disc excavation is a highly specific indicator for diagnosing dominantly inherited optic atrophy.

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